{"id":33,"date":"2023-09-12T03:54:14","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T03:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~JuliaK\/?page_id=33"},"modified":"2024-12-30T23:41:40","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T23:41:40","slug":"reflections","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~JuliaK\/reflections\/","title":{"rendered":"Reflections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our first unit of senior year was the reflections unit. This unit has been all about exploring our passions, motivations, values, and beliefs. Through my film class, I learned about my doubts and beliefs that hold me back, through my english class, I reflected on my childhood and the way it has shaped me, and lastly through my digital media class, I learned about my core values and the way I experience art through my own unique perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">We all have core values. Here are 7 of mine composed into a video created using Adobe After Effects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"24 25 p5 Core Values JuliaK\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BfbNQ3sviqY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mandala<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I created a custom mandala using adobe illustrator. I incorporated personal elements into the mandala such as my interest in eyes and my love for geometric and psychedelic patterns. I created a black and white version first. That version was used to engrave my mandala into a log. After that, I created a colored version of the mandala as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>                          ARTIST STATEMENT: \n<strong>Mandalas adorn my room, from curtains to tapestries, inspiring my own creations. Working with Adobe Illustrator, I discovered features I hadn\u2019t known existed. Initially, using the Wacom pen was challenging, and I struggled to create the strokes I envisioned. Over time, I grew more comfortable with both the pen and Illustrator\u2019s interface. The detail in my mandala surprised me, and I love the result. I can envision printing my designs onto tapestries. This experience has given me a newfound appreciation for the effort behind the mandala decor I\u2019ve always taken for granted. I am both humbled and excited to create more symmetrical pieces in the future.<\/strong><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Check out both the black and white as well as colored version:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"beforeAfter mandala\">\n\t<div id=\"landscape\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img2020before\" src=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~JuliaK\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/mandala-before.jpg\" alt=\"before photo\"\/>\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img2020after\" src=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~JuliaK\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/mandala-after.jpg\" alt=\"after photo\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s a time lapse of the creation of my mandala \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"24 25 p5 Mandala JuliaK\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jz1RPXMdnIc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Behind the scenes: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~JuliaK\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kipnis_Julia-Mandala-AE-Screenshot-1024x528.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~JuliaK\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kipnis_Julia-Mandala-AE-Screenshot-1024x528.png 1024w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~JuliaK\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kipnis_Julia-Mandala-AE-Screenshot-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~JuliaK\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kipnis_Julia-Mandala-AE-Screenshot-768x396.png 768w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~JuliaK\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kipnis_Julia-Mandala-AE-Screenshot.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is what the adobe after effects interface looks like: I screen recorded turning off and then turning on every individual layer I created in illustrator. Then I put that recording into after effects where I cut it, sped it up, added a background behind it, and generally polished it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">I also have a clip of the engraving process if you&#8217;re curious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JuliaK Mandala Engraving 2024\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gRN5YsgOGO4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I valued the creative freedom I was given in this project. This project was all about incorporating personal values and interests into tangible art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">College Personal Essay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In english we had the opportunity to write either a common app essay or a personal essay. I didn&#8217;t apply to any schools that take the common app so I wrote a personal essay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">You can read my essay here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a class=\"fancybox-pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~JuliaK\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Copy-of-Kipnis_Julia-Personal-Essay.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"619\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~JuliaK\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/essay-pdf-image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-590\" style=\"width:166px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~JuliaK\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/essay-pdf-image.png 619w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~JuliaK\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/essay-pdf-image-232x300.png 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Listen to my essay here if you&#8217;d like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~JuliaK\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/reflections-essay.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Film Class<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This unit was all about personal reflection. The main project I worked on was my reflections video essay. We did work on other exercises such as the rotation videos, 1 period videos, and surround sound.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">This is the main project we worked on: our reflections video essays<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"24 25 p5 Reflections JuliaK\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AtQy6E1LYV8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the rest of the exercises I worked on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Surround Sound: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"24 25 p5 5 1 Surround Sound Kipnis Julia\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FNWK0ItCOZ4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">1 period movie:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"24 25 p5 1 Period Film Jessie Julia BenK Jaz\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GmAu_hKVIJQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">In general, we edit our films using Adobe premier pro. Our screens look something like this when we&#8217;re editing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~JuliaK\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-30-at-12.28.33\u202fPM-1024x586.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~JuliaK\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-30-at-12.28.33\u202fPM-1024x586.png 1024w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~JuliaK\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-30-at-12.28.33\u202fPM-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~JuliaK\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-30-at-12.28.33\u202fPM-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~JuliaK\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-30-at-12.28.33\u202fPM.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During this unit I&#8217;ve been able to learn new skills such as sound and lighting, team work, and acting. I&#8217;ve had a lot of fun. On a more serious note, I&#8217;ve also been able to take a step back and examine my values and personality in a unique way. It&#8217;s been very interesting to reflect on myself and my values through the film media. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our first unit of senior year was the reflections unit. This unit has been all about exploring our passions, motivations, values, and beliefs. 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